When do you operate for a prolapsed disc

A. Busy executive needs quick surgery

B. Only with weakness no pain

C. Severe paininterfering with activity and not relieved by rest and treatment of 8 weeks

D. Patient of PID with difficulty in ambulation

Correct Answer: Severe paininterfering with activity and not relieved by rest and treatment of 8 weeks

Description: Indications for surgery in cases of Prolapsed interveebral disc are:Progressive neurological deficitCauda-equina syndromeSevere sciatic tilt(Refer: Mohindra's Fundamentals of Ohopedics, 2nd edition, pg no. 234, 302)

Category: Orthopaedics

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